If Michael Jordan had worn these shorts, all would have been fine. / Darrin Bush, AP

by Chris Chase, USA TODAY Sports

by Chris Chase, USA TODAY Sports

Michael Jordan won't be asked back to a swanky Miami Beach country club after he broke club policy by wearing cargo pants, then refused to change when asked.

According to The New York Post, the basketball legend wore the pocketed pants while playing at La Gorce Country Club. Like most upscale clubs, La Gorce has a strict dress code that says players must wear a collared shirt and either slacks or Bermuda shorts.

Jordan was asked to change during the round after members complained about the pants. When he demurred, it led to an effective ban from the club. "He won't be invited back," the source told The Post.

The story continued:

"A rep for Jordan said, 'Michael Jordan did wear cargo pants . . . He had been there many times before and had worn cargo pants previously, and had never been made aware that he was violating any dress code. This time, he was made aware of the violation on the 12th hole, and at that point . . . he did refuse to interrupt his game, and return to the clubhouse and change. We were not aware that he is not allowed to return to La Gorce. I guess it's their loss - as MJ is a great golfer, and a great guest.'"

Except for the whole "refusing to conform to standard club policy," that is.

Rules are rules, even for Michael Jordan. Frankly, a golfer shouldn't need rules to know that cargo pants aren't acceptable on the course.

But in Jordan's defense, have you ever seen a 6-6 man wearing Bermuda shorts? They look ridiculous. Normal-sized men could wear them as regular pants. Look at that picture above -- Jordan looks like he's in culottes. Maybe there's a rule against those?

Also, what's worse: Jordan wearing pocketed pants or Jordan wearing pants with more pleats than a golf course has holes? Be thankful he didn't show up in Hanes or Hammer pants.